Supporters of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's so-called 'war on drugs' say his tough stance delivers results.
But international observers, including the UN, call it a brutal crackdown.
With a day left on her term, the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor has asked judges to authorise a full investigation into possible crimes against humanity.
Could Duterte be found accountable?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Lian Buan - Justice Reporter for Rappler
Richard Heydarian - Political Scientist and Author of ‘The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy’
Phil Robertson - Deputy Asia Director of Human Rights Watch
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But international observers, including the UN, call it a brutal crackdown.
With a day left on her term, the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor has asked judges to authorise a full investigation into possible crimes against humanity.
Could Duterte be found accountable?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Lian Buan - Justice Reporter for Rappler
Richard Heydarian - Political Scientist and Author of ‘The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy’
Phil Robertson - Deputy Asia Director of Human Rights Watch
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- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
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